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Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Le Volte, Tuscany

Tenuta dell'Ornellaia Le Volte, Tuscany 2022

£30.00

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An opulent and rich Super Tuscan

  • This "Super Tuscan" is made by iconic producer Ornellaia 5km away from the coast in Bolgheri
  • The blend creates a wine with an intense fruit core, high tannins and balancing acidity
  • Deep and densely-packed dark fruits dominate
  • A delight with rich tomato sauce and beef dishes
  • An approachable introduction to the wines of Ornellaia
    • Grape variety: Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
    • Vintage: 2022
    • Type/Colour: Red
    • Alcohol: 13.5%
    • Bottle Size: 75cl
    • Group: Tuscany
    • Suitable for Vegans: Yes
    • Suitable for Vegetarians: Yes
    • Sustainable: Yes

"Le Volte dell'Ornellaia combines the Mediterranean expression of opulence and generosity with structure and complexity. The approachable style of Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, a blend of Merlot, Sangiovese and Cabernet Sauvignon, reflects the philosophy and savoir-faire of Ornellaia."

Ornellaia's founder Marchese Lodovico Antinori is brother to Piero and cousin to Nicolò Incisa della Rocchetta of the first great Super-Tuscan, Sassicaia. From the beginning Lodovico intended to plant Bordeaux varieties and here in Le Volte dell'Ornellaia, the approachable 'third' wine of Ornellaia Cabernet Sauvignon and Franc, plus Merlot are blended with local Sangiovese to produce a Mediterranean expression of generosity with the typical structure and complexity of its older sibling. The different varietals were fermented separately in small steel tanks to maintain their varietal characteristics intact. The wine is then aged for 10 months, partly in barrique used for Ornellaia and partly in cement tanks.

 Elizaveta & Lucas Grinstead

March 2023 - Our intro into the famous Ornellaia winery. Yummy with a tomato-based Italian dish or red meat/steak. Tasting - oak, vanilla, tobacco, cigar, red sour cherry, black pepper, black fruit, tomato leaf, herbs, earthy.